Forward Steps Resource Centre, Mill Street, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Phone 0503-52776 Fax 0503-52767 Email:- forward steps@eircom.net
There are two Family Resource Centres in Co. Carlow, one in Bagnelstown, one in Tullow. The Tullow Family Resource Centre is known as Forward Steps, and is located on Mill Street. While in Carlow Town there is a (C.D.P.) Community Development Project which offers the same facilities.
PROFILE OF FORWARD STEPS RESOURCE CENTRE
In 1999 Joan Mooney a support worker with Framework for the South East Region made contact with various agencies, organisations and key people in the Tullow area with a view to establishing a Family Resource Centre.
Notices were put in all newsletters and local newspapers and after an initial public meeting, a
pattern of weekly meetings was established. From these meetings a Management Committee was formed and training was carried out. A door to door needs analysis was carried out to identify the individual and collective needs of the people in the parish of Tullow which includes Grange and Ardattin.
A public meeting was held in October 2000. All agencies, clubs and organisation in the community were invited with a view to establishing their needs, as well us introducing them to the concept of a Family Resource Centre. The objective of this meeting was to foster a partnership approach within our community.
The weekly meeting and training continued. A board of directors was formed A three-year plan was drawn up. The key aims, actions and expected impact of the plan are a direct response to the needs analysis undertaken by the management committee in April/May 2001.
Forward Steps fosters a culture of equality of all, inclusion and participation of all minorities and those who experience social exclusion. We will also recognise the skills and talents of each individual and will encourage them to reach their full potential. We are committed to preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for people who are experiencing isolation.
During November and December 2002 Forward Steps organised an art course for people who had never undertaken an art course. Here are some of the participants at the exhibition of their work in the centre when they were presented with certificates of achievement.
The following services are available each month Carlow Women's Aid Carlow Money & Advice & Budgeting Service (M.A.B.S.) South Leinster Rape Crisis Centre Carlow Equality for Women Irish Wheel Chair Association Citizens Information Centre Public Health Nurse from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Health Promotion Unit - S.E.H.B. - health issues and smoking cessation Sr. Carmel McEvoy, Teach Bhride provides a counseling service Maria Roberts (Adult Education Guidance Service)
This is a Drop-In Service which is Free and Confidential. Please come along if you want to avail of any of the above services.
For further information please contact Jen Dawson, Forward Steps Resource Centre Tullow 059 91 52776 or Fiona Dunne Carlow Equality for Women 059m 91 40243.
Energy Therapist, Minette Quick, will be in the Centre each Monday. To make an appointment ring Minette on 55637.
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CRAFT DEMONSTRATION
If you are interested in Crafts and would like to join a craft club come to Forward Steps Resource Centre on Tuesday 6th November from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Facilitator: Margaret Driver. ALL WELCOME.Forward Steps Resource Centre
Circle dancing commences in Forward Steps this coming Tuesday 18th September at 11 a.m. for ten weeks. Tutor: Maggie Power.
Yoga starts on Friday 21st September for 10 weeks at Teach Bhride at 11 a.m. Tutor: Bernie Deegan.
Members and friends are welcome at all our activities which are sponsored by the VEC.
We wish a safe and enjoyable trip to Scotland for our members travelling today.
